Question

Anna and Bill share a 16-ounce box of cereal. By the end of the week, Anna has eaten

5
8
of the box, and Bill has eaten
1
4
of the box of cereal. How many ounces are left in the box?

Answer 1

2 ounces left

Explanation:

if anna ate 5/8 of the box, and Bill has eaten 1/4 of the box, then in total they’ve eaten 7/8 if the box (1/4 turns into 2/8 + 5/8)

1/8 of the box is left and 1/8 of 16 is 2. so 2 ounces would be left

Answer 2

2 ounces

Explanation:

1 = 5/8 - 1/4 = 1/8

16 x 1/8 = 2 oz